A significant number of members of the Social Democratic Party in Ondo State have decided to leave the party and join the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state, just months before the upcoming governorship election scheduled for November 16. During an event in Ondo town, the state governor, along with other APC officials, welcomed the defectors, emphasizing unity within the party and encouraging existing members to accept the newcomers. The governor expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to secure victory in the forthcoming election. The leader of the defectors, a former SDP House of Assembly candidate, explained their choice to join the APC, citing the party’s perceived strength in winning the election and their desire to align with the winning side. Additionally, a member of the House of Representatives representing the region expressed excitement over the influx of new members to the APC, highlighting the positive impact the defectors, particularly their leader, could have on the party’s growth and development.
Ondo 2024: SDP chieftains defect to APC
